Origin
Chesterfield, MO
Late night in Chesterfield on Friday
Local time
1:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MO to Concord, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MO
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Concord, MO
Anna Guerrero
Trip Overview
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Concord, MO covers 19.4 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Avenue of the Saints, Tesson Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Concord, MO covers 19.4 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
7
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MO 21: Tesson Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward MO 21: Tesson Ferry Road
8
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 21 North: Tesson Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MO 21 North: Tesson Ferry Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chesterfield, MO to Concord, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
7.4 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Tesson Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Concord Village Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Baxter Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Baptist Church Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Santa Maria Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 9.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and Concord, MO.
1
Start on Santa Maria Drive
107 ft
·
8 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
2
Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Chesterfield Road
3
Turn right onto Baxter Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Baxter Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
5
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 270
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 2
Toward MO 21: Tesson Ferry Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
235 ft
·
7 sec
Toward MO 21 North: Tesson Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
119 ft
·
2 sec
Exit 2
Toward MO 21
12
Merge onto MO 21
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tesson Ferry Road
13
Turn left onto Baptist Church Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Baptist Church Road
14
Turn right onto Concord Village Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Village Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Concord Village Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, MO
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
1:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chesterfield, MO to Concord, MO covers 19.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Avenue of the Saints, Tesson Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Chesterfield, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Chesterfield, MO to Concord, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
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